Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 11 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 19 - MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION-SCHOOL VEHICLES
Chapter 11.19.03 - Type II School Vehicles - Construction Standards
Section 11.19.03.10 - Fuel System and Tank
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 11.19.03.10
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. Fuel Tank. The fuel tank shall:
(1) Have a minimum capacity of 22 gallons;
(2) Be filled and vented entirely outside the body; and
(3) Have a fill opening located so that accidental fuel spillage will not drip or drain to any part of the exhaust system.
B. A fuel filter with replaceable element shall be installed between the fuel tank and the engine fuel system.
C. The fuel lines shall be mounted to obtain maximum possible protection from the chassis frame.
D. If mounted on the right-hand side, the fill opening shall be equipped with a door.
E. If a fuel other than gasoline or diesel is used, the fuel system shall meet all applicable federal standards.
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
